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One eye totally glued shut and inflamed, pus in his nose, skin and bones, filthy\u2026 and no voice \u2014 he couldn\u2019t even meow.<br>I named him HERO \u2014 because he\u2019d be a hero if he survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, he responds to his name, comes running whenever he sees me, jumps or climbs up onto my shoulder and purrs like a V8 engine. His eye still waters occasionally, but it was saved, and he is lively and very happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2026 Moldova.<br>Hero was murdered near our front door \u2014 beaten to death on the grass by some inhuman being. I found him by chance while heading to the corner store late at night\u2026 fresh blood still dripped from his mouth. I rushed him to a vet who was still there \u2014 but he confirmed a broken neck.<br>Classic \u2014 a blow with a stick, aimed at a completely sweet and trusting cat\u2026<br>May his soul rest in peace. 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